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Anna Paola Cibin

Veneto, Italy | Artist

Venice-born artist Anna Paola Cibin studied art and design at the Institute of Art in Venice. After a brief period in London, she returned to Venice to collaborate with Murano’s glass masters, and in 1997, she began painting on velvet, a technique inspired by old Venetian tapestry tradition. Her talent, passion, and constant search for details produce entirely original and captivating art pieces blending Venetian-glass elements, gold-and silver-leaf decorations on luxurious velvets. Her works have been showcased in Vienna, Paris, London, New York, and Singapore.

Amelia Corvino

Veneto, Italy | Artist

Amelia Corvino is a designer, illustrator, and art director who specialized in set design from the Accademia di Belle Arti of Venice. Italian of Mexican origin, Corvino finds her inspiration for an ideal, unifying world by merging different cultures and capturing them in a single work of art. Combining unique, contrasting styles from East and West, Arabic patterns and sacred Mexican symbolism, she creates decorative panels handcrafted with refined Venetian fabrics.

Ferrantelli Falegnameria

Sicilia, Italy | Carpenter

Antonino Ferrantelli founded Falegnameria d’Arte Ferrantelli in 1930 in Alcamo, Sicily. Now in its third generation, Antonino’s grandson Riccardo has continued the artistic woodworking family tradition and established Trame Siciliane together with Sicilian designer Gabriele D'Angelo. Crafted by combining masterful skills and innovative techniques, these modern artistic furniture pieces, and home décor accessories are inspired by the Sicilian tradition and the culture of art and beauty that belongs to the Ferrantelli family.

Carpet Edition

Lombardia, Italy | Carpet Maker

After 40 years of experience, Gianni Erba and his son Carlo established Indikon in 2005, a leader brand in crafting rugs entirely woven and knotted by hand. Indikon has now launched Carpet Edition, a collection of pieces meticulously fashioned by expert artisans both on vertical and horizontal looms. Each carpet is one-of-a-kind and boasts a contemporary aesthetic, combining the creativity of architects and designers with a tradition passed on for centuries

Glas Italia

Lombardia, Italy | Glassmith

Established in the early 1970s in Macherio, Brianza, Glas Italia produces crystal and glass furniture, doors, wall partitions, and accessories. Drawing from a consolidated experience and technical know-how of a century-old family glass factory, Glas Italia’s collections are distinguished for their refined quality, meeting the aesthetic sense and contemporary taste of a high-end, international clientele. Globally renowned designers collaborate with Glas Italia, relying on its technologically advanced production process to see their creative ideas come to life.

Mo.Wa

Toscana, Italy | Designer

Located in the Tuscan town of Fornoli, MO.WA is an exclusive brand that has been producing precious handcrafted furnishings and wall mirrors since 1976. The meticulous application of gold and silver leaf distinguishes MO.WA’s collections, fashioned using only first-rate, certified timbers and prized Italian crystal. Careful attention to sustainable standards and antique regional techniques, together with the possibility of customizations, make this company a gem of Italian craftsmanship.

Matlight Milano

Lombardia, Italy | Lighting Maker

Established in 2014 in Milan, Matlight Milano brings together the skills of expert Italian artisans specialized in lighting and marble working. Guided by the motto “Stone meets Light”, this dynamic brand merges contemporary trends with fine craftsmanship, creating highly customizable pieces that are unique and exclusive. All pieces are characterized by linear silhouettes and fine materials and crafted with painstaking attention to detail.

Inedito / Asnaghi

Lombardia, Italy | Furniture Maker

For more than 60 years, when the first upholstered furniture came out of the Asnaghi workshop, each product has stood out for its quality, elegance and style. In 2014, the Inedito brand was born with the intention of embracing the entire furniture market, searching for taste, exclusivity and emotionality. With Inedito, the mastery of Italian craftsmanship merges with a new concept. In 2020, the two brands, Inedito and Asnaghi, merge, introducing a furniture culture that looks to the future while keeping an eye on the past, through the knowledge and experience consolidated by years in the furniture industry.

Stillux

Toscana, Italy | Lighting Maker

Established in 1975 in the heart of Tuscany by Marco and Lucia Innocenti, Stillux is a brand that does not compromise when it comes to the quality and durability of its lighting products. Unconcerned about short-term trends, Stillux’s creative philosophy focuses on elegant, progressive design coupled with high-grade materials and innovative production methods, resulting in timeless collections of chandeliers, wall, pendant, and table lamps. Recognizable for their sophisticated style, Stillux pieces are suitable for commercial and residential interiors.

Fratelli Colì

Puglia, Italy | Ceramist

In 1650, Andrea Colì registered his trademark as a professional craftsman of clay vases. Since then, the Colì family has focused on handcrafting prized majolica and terracotta products, handing down its signature crafting techniques from father to son for eight generations. Currently, brothers Donato and Rocco run the Colì Group (based in the Apulian district of Cutrofiano), renowned for producing rich collections of handmade tableware, kitchenware, and furniture, each widely customizable yet still steeped in rich traditions and antique stories.

KnIndustrie

Lombardia, Italy | Accessories Maker

Introduced in 2011 at 10 Corso Como in Milan, KnIndustrie is an innovative and eco-sustainable brand born from the cooperation between Francesco Zani and Pinti Inox, a historical manufacturer of stainless steel kitchen components. Top-quality, high-performing cooking tools that become elegant serving pieces, and traditional decorative objects that can be used on gas or in the oven. The great passion for design, quality, and attention to detail combined with high technology are what knIndustrie stands for and creating sophisticated and rich collections that simplify the user experience. In 2015, KnIndustrie launched new tableware collections designed by Piero Lissoni, Davide Oldani, and Matteo Thun.

Pineider

Toscana, Italy | Accessories Maker

In 1774, Francesco Pineider opened his first eponymous stationery shop in Piazza Della Signoria in the heart of Florence. Throughout the 19th century, the shop’s prestige spread among European intellectuals, attracting renowned personalities such as Stendhal and Napoleon. In 1864, Pineider produced the first pocket guide for Florence and six years later opened a second shop in Rome. Today, Pineider holds a guarantee of excellence in the field of handcrafted writing instruments and leather goods, boasting an unparalleled ability to interpret trends and traditions.

Villari

Veneto, Italy | Furniture Maker

Cesare and Silvia Villari established their eponymous brand in the late ‘60s in Solagna, near Vicenza, crafting the molds and prototypes that master artisans use to this day to create lighting fixtures, furniture, and decorative pieces of exquisite quality and great artistic value. Inspired by the tradition of Capodimonte porcelain and the Italian Baroque style, these works of art are handmade using the finest materials, embellished with precious finishes, and individually signed by Cesare Villari.

VéVé Glass

Veneto, Italy | Glassmith

Specialized in artistic glass for architectural projects and interior design, VéVé Glass is a Venice-based company with over 20 years of activity. The company is renowned worldwide for its unique Murano glass objects handcrafted by specialized artisans using century-old techniques of glass fusion. From sculptures to home accessories and lighting, each product stands out for its magnificent colors and unparalleled quality. VéVé Glass offers full customization of products with the support of a dedicated team of architects and designers.

Estro

Toscana, Italy | Lighting Maker

A leading company of luxury lighting and accessories, Estro was founded in 2010 and is located in Cantagrillo, near Pistoia. Estro’s timeless luxury creations are entirely handcrafted in Tuscany with scrupulous attention to every detail, from the materials selected and the handmade finishes to the delicate decorations. Specialized in tailor-made lighting solutions for hotels, restaurants, shops, cruise ships, and yachts, Estro’s artisans utilize technology to transform simple lights into sculptural yet functional masterpieces.

Luce Tu Lighting

Lombardia, Italy | Lighting Maker

LUCE TU Lighting is a Milan-based studio founded by Isacco and Nicole Brioschi. Combining design, craftsmanship, and advanced technology, the brand creates unique lamps that embody individuality and character. Each piece is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, blending Italian artisanal traditions, like glass and brass work, with contemporary innovation. LUCE TU’s bespoke approach enriches spaces with distinctive atmospheres, celebrating Italy’s renowned craftsmanship and quality.

TrabA'

Veneto, Italy | Furniture Maker

Established in 1969, Trabaldo SRL is a leading company in the furniture market, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques in exclusive and high-quality pieces of functional decor. Trabaldo’s new project “TrabA'” took shape in 2015, in cooperation with architect Emilio Nanni and in partnership with Massimo Broglio and other distinguished designers. TrabA' debuted at the Salone del Mobile of Milan in 2018, where it presented practical, versatile, and innovative pieces of furniture inspired by Scandinavian design.